Criterion Tavern (Bistro Function Room) in Brisbane City, Brisbane

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About the function space

With our help you can create your own party atmosphere at the Criterion Tavern, a modern venue which sits below street level in the heart of Brisbane.

The Tavern's Bistro is a lovely modern room with plenty of space and seating. You can move the tables aside for a rip roaring cocktail party with loads of dancing space.

Delicious function food is made fresh in the venue, and there are also great drinks, excellent service and a late finish time to ensure you can have the party of your life.

Function facilities

Private bar: Yes (Section)
Private smoking area: No

Private toilets: No
Wheelchair access: Yes

Smoking area: Upstairs and outside the venue

Parking: Street parking and paid car parks.

Music facilities

This equipment is available in the function space free of charge:

Amp: No
PA System: No
Speakers: No
AUX input: No
Jukebox: No
Dance floor: No, but suitable area to dance

Mixer: No
CDJs: No
CD Player: No
Turntables: No
Mirror ball: No
Lighting: No

Can the venue arrange:

DJ hire: Yes
Free
background music: Yes

Can customers bring their own:

DJ: Yes
Band: Yes

Noise restrictions: None

Further music facilities/conditions:

We have a Nightlife system, for which you may supply a playlist or suggest a genre.

We also have an in-house DJ who is available to hire upon request.

Conditions for private party hire

Help

Friday $

Saturday $

Hire Charge

300

+ Minimum spend

1,200

on food/drinks

1,200

on food/drinks

+ Security staff

250

= Total

1,500

1,750

Security staff fee calculation

All functions:
1 guard at $50 per hour.

Min—max guests

20 — 120

Party duration

7pm — 12am (5 hours)

At this time, the function space:

Closes

Extend the party until:

3am, provided guests are still buying drinks

Closing time

3am

Further conditions

Presentation table and some decorations included

Functions can start from 5pm

Underage policy

Underage guests are permitted until 9pm, providing the underage guest is in the company of a responsible adult who is responsibly supervising them. One separate responsible adult per each underage guest.

Drink options

Bar tab, Cash bar/Pay as you go, drink cards, waiter service

Seasonal surcharges

None. Same hire conditions all weekends of the year.

Sun-Thu functions

Available every day at the same price

18th, 21st, bucks & hens party policy

18th birthday party: Yes
21st birthday party: Yes

Bucks party: Yes
Hens night: Yes

Underage parties are not permitted.

Food / Catering

Can the venue provide:

Finger food: Yes
Meals: Yes

Can customers bring their own:

Finger food: No
Cake: Yes

Presentation facilities

In-house presentation facilities available for use at no extra charge:

Microphone/PA: Yes
Stage: No
DVD Player: Yes

Data projector: Yes
Projector screen: Yes
Large TV/Plasma/LCD: Yes

Further presentation facilities/conditions:

Laptop available. Stage available for an extra charge

Decorations policy

Can the venue:

Arrange decorations: Yes

Put up decorations: Yes

All types of party decorations are permitted.

Ticketed events policy

Can the customer charge for their function:

At the door: No

Presale: No

Criterion Tavern - Venue hire terms

Bistro Function Room